Mayan is a magenta-fleshed, moderately sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that sets fruit without a second variety. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourMagenta
- Brix16-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Central American variety with magenta flesh. Slow initial growth but productive once established. Medium fruits with tropical flavor notes. Ancient variety recently reintroduced.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with magenta flesh. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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